DIOXYBENZONE

DIOXYBENZONE

Other Names: Benzophenone-8, BP-8

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

What it is:  It is an older generation chemical UV filter that offers broad-spectrum protection against UV-B and UV-A2 rays.

Safety in special situations:

Pregnancy Women
Not recommended for use by pregnant women
Nursing Mother
Not recommended for use by nursing mothers
Babies under 2 years
Not recommended for babies
Childrens
Not recommended for children
Cancer Free
Not recommended for people with a history of/at risk of cancer

Note:

  • Dioxybenzone is considered a potential endocrine disruptor.

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Vegan
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Synthetic Origin
Synthetic Icon
Biodegradable
Not readily biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Potentially toxic to aquatic ecosystems

Attributes:

Comedogenicity
Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
acne prone skin
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
sensitive skin
May not be safe

Note:

  • Dioxybenzone is a rare allergen

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR Data unavailable
European Union – SCCS Data unavailable
US FDA Listed as Non-GRASE (Not generally recognized as safe and effective) Category III
ASEAN guidelines Data unavailable

Conclusionconclusion
Dioxybenzone is not currently approved by any regional guidelines, and its safety remains inconclusive.

Referencesbook

  1. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in